obodooma:
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Great guru’s,
My Note is out, I sincerely need input on how to tackle the reasons for refusal by the VO. I am gainfully employed and have another business which is managed by my spouse. tuition fee is 30kCAD and i have 3times the balance, no bulk payment. I think the major issue here is my SOP(my view) and will need help.

‘’taking applicants plan of studies into account, the applicant does not appear to be sufficiently well established that the proposed studies would be reasonable expense. The applicant’s plan of studies appear vague and poorly documented. According to applicant’s current and future employment prospect, I have accorded less weight to their employment ties to the r country’.


Cc
frankrobin, julesiki, chukwuemkatehi,mcobex,okonkwobestman1,juswise and all other gurus

NwanyiOkpa:




It is for school.

NwanyiOkpa:



You mean i should mail the original hard copy? Will they give it back to me?

sillysassysally:
Hi Everyone,

I want to start by sincerely apologizing for going MIA since I got here. Life happened so fast and it didn't help that I didn't have a laptop. I have only just started settling down after all the hassle.

Landing gist...
It was pretty straightforward and didn't take time. The only question I remember the border official asking me was which school I was going to and what program. Then, of course, I was asked to show my correspondence letter and CAQ.

Canada...
I am currently attending McGill University so I'm quite comfortable speaking about Montreal.
1. French everywhere! I was so surprised - even my youtube ads changed to french! Better to start learning french to optimize your experience but if you don't speak French, it's still fine because most people are bilingual.
2. Beautiful city... people say its the best city to jaiye in Canada because things are always happening! I think last week was about Real Madrid (they are in Canada for a tour), then the week before that was jazz festival week... Needless to say, its a really fun city!

Myths people have about Canada
1. People tend to believe that once they leave Naija, they'll begin to live their best lives... It's not really true - especially if you don't have money. Since I got here, I've actually battled depression because my school work is so tedious, i don't even think I'll be able to work part-time to cover my living expenses. If you are doing a one-year program, it's possible that your schedule would be as rigorous because for most masters in Canada, its usually two years so you can imagine the "rushing" they do for one-year programs. So with no time to work, and with steady expenses, you can imagine the stress I've been going through just merely thinking about my situation. Here's my advice to those planning to come to Canada, if you cannot afford living expenses and you plan to work part-time to cover your living costs, please do a two-year program. That way, you'll have more time to spare to work and it'll be reasonable for you to work and still have enough time to commit to your academics.
2. Taxes here in Montreal are a freaking 15%! I bought my laptop and paid taxes of $114! Needless to say, buy your laptop before coming.

Things i'm grateful i did before coming here
1. I'm grateful I packed garri, indomie, etc because when you come here, expenses and bills would hit you like a hurricane - especially in the first few weeks where you have to start paying for a phone plan, rent, bus pass, feeding, etc. Im grateful for the many things i didn't have to buy because i already brought them from Nigeria - I even carried toothpaste, cream, perfume, etc. Once you come here, you'll have a lot of expenses to make that you'd be super grateful if you already have some little things sorted out.

I'm happy to answer any questions anyone has for me.

Goodluck to all TRV hopefuls, University admission hopefuls and GRE/GMAT hopefuls

cuteesthy:
Please how long did it take dem to give u Addmission

Obehi44:


Sorry about the refusal. Now this had been my stand concerning GCMS note: it can not be far from the generic reasons as your case clearly shows here. I read it over and over again and I was still seeing the both as same but in different English construction.

Anyway, to my little advice or suggestion,
1. Third party is a no no for me though some have used it and got approved. But thank God you are correcting that now by using your dad. Please if you haven't paid your skol fees even if it's for a term, kindly increase either Your Own account(2.5m) to at least 4m or more or your Dads own to 10m or more. But I prefer Your Own because the VO this days tends to pay more focus on your own.
2. I can't see your passport or your LOE/SOP but I believe that is where the issue of travel history is. Look well and rearrange that.
3. I will say you shot yourself on the leg by having a BSc in Sociology and now going to study admin. I also sure according to what the VO wrote that you were unable to convince him as regards this. And that was what brought about the "purpose of visit" and he went on the explain in the GCMS note that a) poorly documented and b) the expense does not worth it. What you need to do here is a) that Admin program I am not okay with, get another one if possible. b) to write a good SOP/LOE that will link or explain the link of your previous degree + current job + the program you are going for in Canada.
4. Get at least one or more assets in your name apart from that of your dad.
Now I have never typed these long here, so I can't say more even though I wish to. But the power of your app is in your LOE/SOP. Abeg no ask me to help, I no good but I understand the logic as I don learn from the gurus in the house.
#ItWillEndInPraise.

JustMellow:


In brief, the concerns raised by the VO isn't too much and can be tackled. The concerns points majorly to your study plan and level of establishment in Nigeria. This involves your economic capacity, future plans, economic prospect of the intended course even to your hometies from an economic viewpoint. In your study plan, try to show correlation between Administrative personal and Sociology, connect them and hint on the job/economic prospect and future plans in both or either field.

Showing documents that relates to a certain situation of your application is one thing and connecting these documents in your study plan to build on a proper convincing is another thing.

The closing balance of your father isn't bad at all though it also depends on his family compilation/dependents, but if he can up it to 10m or above, then good. Also, your closing balance of 2.5m isn't bad as well, just include your BS. Irrespective of who your sponsor is, if you can get your first semester tuition fees paid outside the 8m of your father, more better.

Make sure you include any relevant documents that shows his source of funds and proof of funds likewise yours i.e. employment letters, CAC, etc. You can search through the forum for more supporting documents relevant to your case.

Good luck!

Tlontin:

But you can’t work until school start I learnt and I also heard that going earlier( more than two month before resumption) isn’t a good idea. You might need to make your researc.

Bracha:
It's a visiting visa. If it were a study permit, it'd have been plainly written. You'll see “Thank you for your interest in studying in Canada” instead of a visiting visa.

Pele, take heart and retry on your own.

johnsonlawson89:
This is what is in the offer letter @kcosam


Dear Johnson:

Congratulations! The International Enrolment Services Office is pleased to inform you that you have gained admission to the University of Regina. This letter is for submission for your study permit; please ensure to keep a copy for your records. International students on a study permit are required to pay a $500 tuition deposit upon acceptance of admission. Once payment is made, a receipt will be provided that can be included with your study permit application.

kcosam:

OK, I applied for same course in March this year, though my status still reads "pending dept/faculty selection" I don't knw if that is the last stage of processing. Please can I PM you since we have this in common?

kcosam:

You need to request for your Gcms asap to get all the details, meanwhile, what did you study in you BSc? Also when did you applied to Uni Regina? Am equally waiting for admission offer from them.

AgroNACT:



Same reasons as mine, just that current employment situation was garnished into my own.

1) Please did you apply as a married person?
2) What are the assets you declared in your name?
3) Did you tell them in your sop that you would be willing to supply additional document if required?

4) Are u gainfully employed?
5) Going for Bsc, Msc or Phd?
6) How does your background correlate with the program?

I want to know the similarity between us that caused refusal.

You should apply for GCMS asap.


1) I am single
2)yes declared an asset in my name
3)i didnt state directly that i am willing to supply additional documents if required
4)yes i am gainfully employed as an administrative personnel
5)going for Msc
6)i have always worked along administrative line and i intend going for public administration. Nothing about current employment was mentioned in the feedback i received.

Desmondola2020:
What’s your details ?
What day did you apply and what date did you get biometrics correspondence letter ?

olaola17:


Thank you.

My sponsor is an elderly man who has his own business and his last born is married and lives in the US, he is a guardian and doesn't have plenty responsibilities in that sense as he just accumulates funds. So do i need a co-sponsor if that was what they are referring to and hope they are not referring to my personal financial status cos i do not have enough money in my own personal account?

I applied 8th April
Did biometrics 11th April
Got a correspondent letter that biometric is valid for 10 years on 9th May (early hours of the morning)
Got another correspondent letter showing refusal on 9th May (Late evening)

Kindly advice.

Desmondola2020:
What date did you apply?
What date did you get biometrics correspondence mail?
And what day were you refused ?

And the funds in your sponsors account is too low considering the fact that he has other dependents

JustMellow:


I guess you must have seen emphasis rendered to some already refused applications with similar reasons as yours. There wouldn't be need deliberating over it all again, as the reasons are generic but circumstances of the refusal might varies.

Do well to request for your gcms notes, and the knowledgeable people here could help you with guidelines.

Best of luck!

TrustAllah:

I MAY BE CORRECTED O. IT SEEMS MOST PEOPLE WHO GOT BIOMETRIC VALIDITY LETTER BEFORE MEDICAL GOT REFUSED WHILE THOSE WHO DID NOT GET IT UNTIL MEDICAL CALL WERE APPROVED.
THAT IS MY OWN OBSERVATION

chibertha:
Go to court and get the affidavit take it to him to read and endorse then take it to commissioner of oaths to sign. Try this method